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I haven't read the manga, but I heard that the criticism against the story of the manga is how slow the relationship proceeded during the Idol Arc, in which "nothing happens for 20 chapters".

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Originally Posted by Flower

I didn't mind the "idol arc" to be honest ... but this is, of course, to be an anime adaptation. What's to say that if they decide to use this particular arc that they don't shorten it or present it in a different way that is highly effective?

I thought it was un-f*kn-bearable actually, especially considering it was a monthly manga . Still, I think the premise of the series is interesting and different enough to watch, even if it gets to that point.

Actually, listening to naysayers can be useful.
I once put Kimi no Iru Machi on hold since I have no time to read it, but after seeing the reactions to the characters' distasteful actions, I was relieved not to find myself in the same rage as those who hoped for a less ragetastic read. I dropped Kimi no RAGE Machi like it's hot. I hope Velvet Kiss doesn't go that path, tho.

Judging from frubam's reactions, though, it seems that it really is a disservice to wait for twenty months only to find out that "nothing happens".

Actually, listening to naysayers can be useful.
I once put Kimi no Iru Machi on hold since I have no time to read it, but after seeing the reactions to the characters' distasteful actions, I was relieved not to find myself in the same rage as those who hoped for a less ragetastic read. I dropped Kimi no RAGE Machi like it's hot. I hope Velvet Kiss doesn't go that path, tho.

Judging from frubam's reactions, though, it seems that it really is a disservice to wait for twenty months only to find out that "nothing happens".

There is nothing wrong with listening to other people's opinions before trying something out, of course!

But yes - there were a fair number of readers who did not enjoy the idol arc. But it was not enough for many of them to put the manga down - though some did, of course.

Again though, this is an anime and thus the medium change will allow for different things. What comes across as slow in the manga due to the monthly releases could come across as super fast in the anime format!

Or of course the whole thing could be a colossal failure.

But for now I am giving it the BOTD and very much looking forward to the adaptation attempt, as for me what I felt the enjoyable parts of the manga far outweigh what I thought were the unenjoyable parts.

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Originally Posted by MeoTwister5

At this point in time and in the mange, the biggest make or break for me in the adaptation is who will voice Urabe, because voicing her is itself going to be a challenge.

Agreed ... I still think Hanazawa Kana could do a good job (she was the first to spring to mind)....

Actually, listening to naysayers can be useful.
I once put Kimi no Iru Machi on hold since I have no time to read it, but after seeing the reactions to the characters' distasteful actions, I was relieved not to find myself in the same rage as those who hoped for a less ragetastic read. I dropped Kimi no RAGE Machi like it's hot. I hope Velvet Kiss doesn't go that path, tho.

Judging from frubam's reactions, though, it seems that it really is a disservice to wait for twenty months only to find out that "nothing happens".

But then, do you pattern your opinion to the public's? I still say you should test it yourself. The only way not to miss a good story is to listen to it.

But yes - there were a fair number of readers who did not enjoy the idol arc. But it was not enough for many of them to put the manga down - though some did, of course.

Again though, this is an anime and thus the medium change will allow for different things. What comes across as slow in the manga due to the monthly releases could come across as super fast in the anime format!

Well, to further clarify, it wasn't so much as the events of the idol arc that displeased me as the [real] time it took to finish. I liked the situation the main chars were in, esp the cliffhangers =03. I am still reading the manga, since I liked the characters enough to carry on with it. I agree with you that in anime form, it would take far less [weekly] episodes than [monthly] manga chapters, so it might be just as enjoyable as the rest of the series, possibly better, if we can actually see some idolm@ster dancing =03.

Well, to further clarify, it wasn't so much as the events of the idol arc that displeased me as the [real] time it took to finish. I liked the situation the main chars were in, esp the cliffhangers =03. I am still reading the manga, since I liked the characters enough to carry on with it.

I agree with you that in anime form, it would take far less [weekly] episodes than [monthly] manga chapters, so it might be just as enjoyable as the rest of the series, possibly better, if we can actually see some idolm@ster dancing =03.

All of the sudden I see a spin-off ps3 iM@S game released centering around Urabe! Hmm ... then an OVA of Urabe meeting Studio 765 girls?

I... damn I can't picture Urabe with Omigawa's high pitch voice. I was thinking of a voice somewhere lower...

I have a vague recollection of it being said that Urabe had a low, husky voice, but I could have somehow just imagined her as having one like that. Umm ... can anyone who knows the manga better confirm or correct this?

Now I have the image of Urabe walking up to Tsubaki, of Tsubaki asking her something and Urabe saying "shinei" in a deadpan voice.

So much hate for Chiaki Omigawa. It's like if fans hate Ali Project a lot.

If Urabe can't be voiced by Omigawa, let's go with Miyuki Sawashiro, Aoi Yuki or Minori Chihara (Kaoru Mizuhara at some point!) !

No - not hate, moreso a difficulty to see the combination of the VA and the role she was assigned.

If she is able to pull it off, great.

It reminds me of the first time I heard that Mel Gibson was going to play Hamlet - all I knew of his work was Mad Max, and couldn't see the combination. But after seeing the movie I thought he pulled it off pretty well.